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El Peñón, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Peñón is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 800. Elevation: 6,302 ft (1,921 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

800 Population 4/sq mi density
6,302 ft Elevation 1,921 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population800
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Population800
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Coordinates20.6278°, -100.6423°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Peñón

El Peñón is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 800. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet (1,921 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: El Peñón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Peñón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Area209.0 sq mi (541.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.6278°N, 100.6423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 74 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 98 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 130 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 148 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 63 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 97 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 115 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 137 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 141 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 149 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 125 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 285 km
1996 Boris Category 1 269 km
1993 Gert Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 143 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 144 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Peñón

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3

Museums in El Peñón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro
Mumeia
Museo Arqueologico Dr German
Museo de Arte
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Calendario
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo de la Magia del Pasado
Museo de la Restauración de la República
MUSEO DEL CERRITO
Museo Imaginate la Bola
Prehispanic Astronomy Museum
Rubén Gonzáles

Libraries in El Peñón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Plaza0.0
Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Heraclio Cabrera0.0
Biblioteca Querétaro 20000.0
Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI)0.0
Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla0.0
Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora0.0
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez0.0

Farmers Markets in El Peñón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de Octubre
Anexo Mercado
Galerias Celaya
Galerias Celaya
Mercado "El Tepetate"
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Madero
Mercado de Madero
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Garambullo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Viejo
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Plaza Magnolia
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
Tianguis de los Martes
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis La Hormiga
Tianguis La Hormiga

Breweries in El Peñón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama
Modelorama San Jorge
Modelorama San Jorge
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Tecate
Six Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in El Peñón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Peñón

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Peñón

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.
Centro de rehabilitación
Sanatorio del ángel
TEC100

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Peñón

What is the population of El Peñón?

El Peñón has a population of 800 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 209.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Peñón?

El Peñón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Peñón?

The job market in El Peñón is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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